As Matt Ryan said Wednesday, the Falcons have a good record when they don their throwback jeresys, going 7-1 in the vintage black uniforms from 2009-12. If our latest Madden 17 simulation is accurate, that success will continue Sunday.
This week’s sim was among the most dramatic to date, as the Chargers and Falcons entered the fourth quarter tied at 10. San Diego's defense performed well, and its offense was efficient, but Atlanta was the team that stepped up when it mattered most.
Matt Bryant kicked a field goal early in the fourth to break the tie, and Jacob Tamme caught a touchdown near the end of regulation — giving the Falcons a late edge and, eventually, a 20-13 win.